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WK04 HLY

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

225,081 mi
Last recorded225,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 HLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 225,081 miles

Nearside Rear upper hub bearing bush has slight play

Offside Front anti-roll bar end link rubber boot perished/ has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear lower hub bearing bush has slight play

front brake pads becoming low

rear brake discs worn/ pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 225,081 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear upper hub bearing bush has slight play

Offside Front anti-roll bar end link rubber boot perished/ has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear lower hub bearing bush has slight play

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads becoming low

rear brake discs worn/ pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 201,541 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 177,689 miles

engine covers

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

n/s seat slightly frayed

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 169,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Feb 2014 169,401 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 158,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,281 miles

n/s/r hub top void bush slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,707 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,974 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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WK04 HLY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK04 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK04 HLY registered?

WK04 HLY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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